Inspired both by the Dostoevsky novel THE GAMBLER and the events that inspired it Karoly Makk's THE GAMBLER is a fascinating blend of fact and fiction that illuminates the gray area between the artist and his art Michael Gambon stars as Dostoevsky a passionate man whose addiction to gambling has left him penniless When his publisher agrees to take on his debts Dostoevsky signs a … Continue
Here are some gambling movies that have to do with Blackjack.
Blackjack is getting to be very popular online an on TV. There are lots of gambling movies that feature blackjack. The list of blackjack gambling movies on this page also has a few instructional videos included for good measure. Blackjack is a game that anyone can play because the rules are so simple. I bet you've played blackjack yourself. Even kids play this card game sometimes without realizing the relationship it has to gambilng. All you have to do is get a higher hand than the dealer, without going over 21. If you like to play blackjack, or even just watch the action at a blackjack table, you'll love to watch some of these blackjack movies. So look through the list of blackjack gambling movies below, and if you have any favorite blackjack movies that aren't listed here, please , and I'll add them as soon as I can. Enjoy!
21 - 2008
Based on the true story of the MIT 6. 21 chronicles the events that made the MIT 6 (in)famous in the world of Blackjack and casinos. Unable to enter the casino's himself Prof. Rosa recruits 5 of the brightest math stars at MIT and teaches them how to be come count cards experts. On weekends the MIT 6 travel to Las Vegas and using fake identities begin to take the casinos for millions. Eventually greed begind to set in and the team begins to fall apart and they are caught by casino security and despite the fact that Card Counting is not illegal, the MIT is punished for what the casino considers cheating.
Jinxed - 1982
A comedy about a casino gambler in the fictitious city of Loserville, USA, who becomes the victim of a ruthless gambler. A black comedy about a Las Vegas lounge singer, the lout she lives with, and a young blackjack dealer the lout has managed to jinx at his own table. Director Don Siegel's last film.
60 Minutes To Winning Blackjack - 2005
Delivering upon its promised rewards, this instructional program walks the aspiring player through the basics of blackjack, bestowing the ability to strategize with confidence and skill. Card counting is part science, part art, but you certainly don't have to rely upon luck, as this tutorial makes clear. Complete with a practice segment that allows viewers to actively test the tips they are acquiring, this release is a surefire route to success at the card table.
Blackjack, Slots, and Craps Winning Strategies - 2005
The three programs included here will give gamblers the skills necessary to increase their winnings in the games of Blackjack, Slots, and Craps. Before hitting the strip, players are advised to study the methods here, all tried and tested by Frank Scoblete, best-selling author of several gaming guides. In the Blackjack section, instructors demonstrate when to hit, stand, and fold. Tested on a computer, the strategies are proven to lengthen the game and stretch the wallet. Players will learn how to increase wins and avoid unnecessary losses. Slot players will surely benefit from the second segment, which focuses on how to choose which machines to play. By knowing which machines to steer clear of, players will automatically increase their odds of winning. Experts also clear up common misunderstandings about Slots that might be harming one's game. In a section specifically designed for the Craps player, Craps enthusiasts explain how to best deal with aggressive betting, how to take full advantage of the casino's complimentary services, and how to know when it's worth taking a chance.
Essential Blackjack: A Guide for Players and Dealers - 2006
This comprehensive guide to blackjack aims to familiarize viewers with the game's rules and strategies. By learning to manage their money and by gaining a greater understanding of the game, those watching at home are offered the tools necessary to hit the blackjack table (as a player or dealer) with confidence and grace.
Play to Win Collection Set: Blackjack, Craps, Slots - 1999
How does one learn the secrets and tips of winners in the casino? Just pick up this instructional set which teaches how to play to WIN at Blackjack, Craps, and the Slots.
World Poker Tour - Best of Season 3 - 2005
Along with CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN and WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK, the Travel Channel's WORLD POKER TOUR series has transformed a normally sedate card game into a thrillingly popular spectator sport. Hosted by former model Shana Hiatt, the series travels to exotic locations across the globe to cover high-stakes poker tournaments with hidden-camera technology that allows viewers to see the players' cards, as well as expert commentary by poker champs Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten that help explain every nuance of the game. This collection presents the best of WORLD POKER TOUR's third season for eight episodes that travel to the Borgata Poker Open in Atlantic City, the Grand Prix de Paris in France, the WPT World Championship in Las Vegas, and more.
World Poker Tour - Season 2 - 2004
Originally airing on the Travel Channel, WORLD POKER TOUR popularized poker as a spectator sport. By turning the poker match into an educational and enjoyable viewing experience, the series set off quite a trend, followed shortly after by shows such as CELEBRITY POKER SHOWDOWN and WORLD SERIES OF BLACKJACK. In its second season, the show travels to more exotic locales, to cover the most thrilling, high-stakes poker games in the world. Technology that allows viewers to see the players' hidden cards and expert commentary from poker champs Phil Laak, Antonio Esfandiari, Daniel Negreanu, and Erick Lindgren help to explain every play and nuance of the game
Croupier - 1998
"You have to make the choice in life: be a gambler or a croupier, and then live with your decision," says Jack Manfred, the writer/croupier in director Mike Hodges' (Get Carter) terrific film noir-ish character study that gives us a peek at the London gambling scene. There's no flashing neon, Elvis impersonator or choreographed water fountain in the high-roller casino where unsuccessful author Jack (Owen) toils. In fact, with its mirrored walls, cheesy carpeting and outdated furniture, this joint looks more like a New Jersey wedding reception hall than a typical casino. But the lure of the lifestyle is the same, and despite Jack's choice to stick with dealing blackjack and other card games and steer clear of gambling beyond his job, life deals him another hand. Jack's voiceover--usually an annoying movie device that's actually very effective here--reveals much more than his steely outward demeanor does, including his plans to turn his experiences at the casino into a book that eventually becomes a best seller. He also begins to immerse himself into his book's plot, to the point of losing his girlfriend, breaking the workplace rules against sleeping with co-workers and fraternizing with the patrons, and gambling himself. Just as Jack's casino is not the flashing gambling hole we're used to seeing on the big screen, Croupier is not the flashy gambling thriller we're used to seeing on the big screen. And that's a good thing. The jackpot scene: Jack's croupier audition. In one slick scene, he deftly and quickly separates a pile of casino chips and susses out the fact that his boss can't count while showing his own card dealing proficiency. It's quietly exciting in the movie's trademark understated tone.